Make soft, chewy red velvet cookies loaded with white chocolate chips. This easy recipe delivers rich flavor perfect for holidays or any day you want a festive treat.
Author:sarahthompson
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:11 min
Total Time:26 min
Yield:20 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until combined.
Add the red food coloring and mix until the batter reaches a uniform red color.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the white chocolate chips using a spatula.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a deeper red color, use a high-quality gel food coloring instead of liquid drops.
If you prefer a slightly tangy flavor reminiscent of cake, add 2 tablespoons of buttermilk along with the wet ingredients.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.